Academic Senate Agenda—April 14, 2015—Attachment G
Resolution On Bullying At Queensborough Community College
Whereas, Bullying, though difficult to define, exists at Queensborough Community College, and
Whereas, no official policy on bullying has yet to be established by the City University of New
York, and
Whereas, the Queensborough community as represented by the Academic Senate stands
united against bullying,
Therefore, Be It Resolved that this body endorses the following as the “Official Statement of the
College”:
Queensborough Community College is committed to providing a supportive, safe and
positive environment in which bullying is unacceptable. Bullying is deemed as
unacceptable behavior on any College property; at any College function, event or
activity; or through the use of any electronic or digital technology, whether or not such
use occurs on College property. This statement complies with the CUNY Policy of
Workplace Violence and CUNY Policy of Sexual Assault, Stalking and Domestic and
Intimate Partner Violence Against Students.
and this statement shall be featured prominently in the College Catalogue, all faculty and
student handbooks, and other publications as deemed necessary and proper by the President.
Rationale:
CUNY Administration has ruled that any official policy on bullying will emanate solely from the
Chancellor’s Office and will be University-wide. Such policy has thus far not been forthcoming.
An official statement of the College acknowledging bullying exists and opposing it may serve to
raise awareness and encourage further discussion on this crucial issue.